Join us on Saturday, May 11 for a day full of fun events! The schedule for the day is as follows:

5:30 a.m. – Sharptail Tour – Learn all about sharp-tailed grouse and their habitat. This tour is led by Natural Resources Educator, Lauren Thomas. Meet at the visitor center then carpool out into the meadows. You must RSVP to attend this tour.

7:00 a.m. – Bird Tour – Join expert birder, Dick Sandve, on a guided bird tour in Crex. The tour will focus on warbler viewing. RSVPs required!

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Attend our famous pancake breakfast! Our pancakes are made with wild rice and served with maple syrup and chokecherry syrup. Free-will donations will be accepted.

9:00 a.m. – Bugs of Crex Meadows – Dr. Daniel Young from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be joining us for a special presentation on bugs! More details to come about this presentation.

10:15 a.m. – Owls w/ Chris Cold ft. Live Birds – Chris Cold returns to Crex this spring and he’s bringing his owls! Learn all about owls and get a look at some live birds.

11:45 a.m. – Wild Edible Plants Talk & Walk – Learn about wild edible plants with Joan Jacobowski. We will take a short walk from the visitor center! RSVP for this event below!

1:30 p.m. – Flower Planting for Pollinators – Celebrate pollinators and Mother’s Day! Plant a basket with mom or plant a basket for mom. All plants are from the Wood River Garden Store. Tickets are required. The cost to participate is $20.